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WHO confirms 11 hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship as Spain reports another infection

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Published on 12 May 2026
WHO confirms 11 hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship as Spain reports another infection

Three fatalities among confirmed cases from one ship

A Spanish passenger evacuated from a cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus, with the WHO confirming 11 related cases in total. The cluster includes three deaths. All passengers and crew have been evacuated, and the vessel is returning to the Netherlands for cleaning and disinfection as health authorities monitor closely for any further spread.

  • WHO confirms 11 hantavirus cases linked to the cruise ship
  • Spain reports an additional positive case from an evacuated passenger
  • Three deaths are included among confirmed infections
  • Ship is heading to the Netherlands for disinfection and monitoring continues
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